Streaming in Canada: Crave, Netflix, Paramount+, and Prime Video Guide [July 14-20]

Looking for something to watch on streaming this week?

We’ve got you covered with some of the most exciting new movies and TV shows. We’ll be focusing on content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+, Netflix, and other platforms like Apple TV+ and Paramount+ when relevant. Plus, we’ll shine a spotlight on Canadian-made shows or films, ones with notable Canadian talent, or that were filmed in Canada.

Let’s dive into what’s new on some of the top streaming services:

Crave
– “Billy Joel: And So It Goes”
– Premiere Date: Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET (two parts, second part on July 25)
– Genre: Music documentary
– Runtime: Two episodes (about 2.5 hours)
– Dive into the life and career of Grammy winner Billy Joel in this special documentary directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin. Stream it on Crave.

– “Hard Truths”
– Premiere Date: Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET (two parts, second part on July 25)
– Genre: Comedy-drama
– Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes
– Written and directed by Mike Leigh, this film follows an angry and depressed woman and her interactions with her cheerful sister. Catch it on Crave.

For more content on Crave, there are different subscription options available, ranging from $11.99/month to $22/month. You can also get a 35% discount on your first three months until July 7.

Netflix
– “Amy Bradley is Missing” (Netflix Original)
– Premiere Date: Wednesday, July 16
– Genre: Documentary
– Runtime: Three episodes (around one hour each)
– This documentary delves into the mysterious disappearance of Amy Bradley on a Caribbean cruise. Directed by Ari Mark and Phil Lott. Stream it on Netflix.

– “Untamed” (Netflix Original)
– Premiere Date: Thursday, July 17
– Genre: Thriller
– Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
– Join a federal agent investigating a woman’s death in Yosemite National Park in this gripping series created by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith. Watch it on Netflix.

Netflix subscription plans range from $7.99/month to $23.99/month, depending on the features you prefer.

Paramount+
– “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (Season 3) [Paramount+ Original]
– Premiere Date: Thursday, July 17
– Genre: Sci-fi, drama
– Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)
– Join Captain Pike and the crew in this Star Trek spin-off series, streaming on Paramount+. Created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet. Filmed in Mississauga, this show is not to be missed.

Paramount+ subscription options range from $6.99/month to $13.99/month, depending on the features you choose.

Prime Video
– “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (Season 3) [Amazon Original]
– Premiere Date: Wednesday, July 17
– Genre: Coming-of-age, romantic drama
– Runtime: 11 episodes (around 30 minutes to one hour each)
– Follow Belly’s journey as she navigates relationships with Conrad and Jeremiah in the final season of this gripping series based on Jenny Han’s novel trilogy. Catch it on Prime Video.

Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, priced at $99/year, with an additional $2.99/month to remove ads.

That’s a wrap for this week’s streaming recommendations. Let us know in the comments what you’re planning to watch! And for more streaming suggestions, check out our previous Streaming in Canada columns. Happy streaming!